Cannes - NHK/NHK Educational Corporation, and Al Jazeera Children's Channel announced that their first co-production series Discover Science is gaining interest from broadcasters around the world. Already German broadcaster SWR; UR from Sweden, and EBS from Korea have come on board as co-producers since the series started calling out for partners in April; Astro will also broadcast the series in Malaysia and Brunei. Discover Science is a new science entertainment series that offers a chance to … [Read more...] about SWR, UR, EBS, and Astro join NHK/NED/JCC’s Discover Science
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NDTV and Astro ink strategic pact for lifestyle channels
India/Malaysia - New Delhi Television Ltd. (NDTV) and a subsidiary of Astro All Asia Networks Plc have reached a definitive agreement to create a strategic alliance for lifestyle channels in India. As per the proposed transaction, South Asia Creative Assets Ltd. (which is a subsidiary of Astro All Asia Networks plc) will acquire a 49 percent stake in NDTV Lifestyle Holdings Pvt. Ltd. (NLHPL) in two tranches, the proposed holding company for NDTV Lifestyle Ltd. by way of subscription of US$40mn. … [Read more...] about NDTV and Astro ink strategic pact for lifestyle channels
Bernama TV gears up for October relaunch
Malaysia - Bernama TV is targeting a relaunch in October. Company spokesperson told Television Asia Plus that the channel is currently in the midst of rebranding, adding that “there will be a major change in the channel once the rebranding exercise has been finalized.” Available on ASTRO's Channel 502, Bernama TV is Malaysia's first 24-hour news channel, delivering up to the minute news from all over Malaysia, Asia and around the globe. The channel offers news in four languages: … [Read more...] about Bernama TV gears up for October relaunch
Astro wins Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Awards 2010 for Investment in People
Kuala Lumpur - Astro took home an award in the Investment in People category at the prestigious Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Awards (AREA) 2010 for its outstanding commitment to corporate responsibility and personal development of its people. Dato’ Rohana Rozhan, Chief Executive Officer of ASTRO said, “At Astro we aspire to enrich the lives of Malaysians. We aim to go beyond to delight our customers and improve lives in communities that we serve. As a present and contributing … [Read more...] about Astro wins Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Awards 2010 for Investment in People
Astro Brings to Malaysians the First-Ever 3D Telecast of the World Cup Finals
Kuala Lumpur - Astro brought to Malaysia the first-ever 3D live telecast of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. Astro B.yond customers with 3D TV and subscribing to the Sports package were able to watch the 3D live telecast of the final match free on a temporary Astro Channel 830. Astro has reportedly seen a phenomenal increase in viewership both at home and out-of-home. Henry Tan, chief operating officer of Astro said, “I’m happy to note that viewers to date for the World Cup has … [Read more...] about Astro Brings to Malaysians the First-Ever 3D Telecast of the World Cup Finals
Astro kicks live streaming to Irdeto for FIFA World Cup 2010
CommunicAsia 2010, Singapore –Astro has selected Irdeto’s company’s content management solution to power the live streaming and on-demand broadband delivery of all 64 FIFA World Cup 2010 matches on the Astro B.yond Player. Additionally, Irdeto will power mobile access to live matches via Astro sister company Maxis, offering exclusive streaming of all matches, replays and highlights. As Astro’s ‘content hub’ for the ingestion, preparation and delivery of all … [Read more...] about Astro kicks live streaming to Irdeto for FIFA World Cup 2010
